Update.
I haven't flown.
Today the level of security around here has been awesome. I have been out but my neighbour tells me a patrol car has been past my house about every 20 minutes or so. The road is a dead end. Lancs ASU has been over 'quite a lot'. I counted 2 police bikes, 2 cars and 2 Range Rovers within half a mile of my house on my way out this morning. I dont think it was an empty threat. I dont know what would have happened if I had attempted to take off. I have never seen anything like it. I suspect the moment I hit the start button the place would have been crawling with gentlemen offering more advice. I dont for a minute think any of this was aimed at me personally. My helicopter just happens to be in the wrong place and they dont want it flying. Forget whats legal.
The whole thing is outrageous but it appears the security has been orchestrated from the top level. Yes I will complain but I expect it will be brushed aside.
It says a lot about the powers that run (abuse) this country and its law abiding citizens.
Edit. My wife has just been past the local church yard which is packed with numerous Police vehicles and 2 ambulances. A big sign proclaims 'Decontamination unit'.
WTF is going on???
No more visitors like Dr Rice, please Mr Straw.
Last edited by Gaseous; 1st April 2006 at 15:30.